Okay, so remember when I spent three hours trying to get that perfect textured look with synthetic braiding hair and it just looked... flat? Girl, that's exactly why I'm obsessed with this Vietnamese ripple curly bulk hair now. The texture on this? It's giving natural beach waves but with actual body and bounce that lasts through multiple installs.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Hair Style | Ripple Curly |
| Hair Weight | 100 grams / 3.5 oz |
| Hair Grade | Raw Human Hair |
| Hair Color | Natural 1B |
| Coloring | Can lift to #613 |
| Available Options | Standard Drawn or Double Drawn |
| Origin | Vietnam (unprocessed, single-donor) |
What Makes This Special
Not gonna lie, when I first touched this hair, I knew it was different. That ripple curl pattern isn't manufactured or steamed in. It's literally how the hair naturally grows, which means it bounces back after washing instead of loosening up like processed hair does. You know how some braiding hair feels perfect in the pack but gets weird after the first wash? This does the opposite. It actually gets better.
Here's what really sold me though: you can get it in Standard (which has that natural taper) or Double Drawn if you want it thick from root to tip. Back when I was doing hair professionally, we'd charge premium prices for this quality because clients could tell the difference immediately. The softness, the way it moves, how it blends with natural hair texture. This is that same quality.
The fact that this can lift to #613 blonde? That's raw hair for you. No pre-processing means you can actually customize the color to match whatever vision you have. Most bulk hair can barely handle a rinse, but this? You can bleach it, dye it, and it still maintains that gorgeous ripple pattern.
The Real Details
Here's the thing about installing this hair: co-wash it first. Seriously, just a quick co-wash wakes up those curls and shows you exactly what you're working with. The ripple pattern blends beautifully into goddess braids, gives incredible texture to boho styles, and creates the most natural-looking curly ends on knotless braids.
Installation tip from my salon days: if you're doing goddess locs with this, wrap it slightly damp and let it air dry overnight. The curl pattern sets perfectly and gives you those Instagram-worthy locs that actually last. For maintenance, a lightweight leave-in and a satin bonnet are your best friends. This hair responds to moisture like natural hair does, so treat it right and it'll give you months of gorgeous wear.
Girl, This Is an Investment Piece
Real talk, if you're serious about braiding and want hair that performs like your own (but better), this Vietnamese ripple curly is it. The texture, the longevity, the styling versatility. Once you work with real raw hair like this, everything else feels like a compromise. Your braids deserve this quality.
